Shelled Spanish Peanut Seeds for Farming

Raw, shelled Spanish peanut seeds not roasted, qualifying for entry pursuant to additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12. Used for sowing in peanut production fields. Classified as peanut seed under HTS 1202.30.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1202.30Same rate: 35%

If unshelled Spanish variety

Variety and shell status determine precise 10-digit subheading.

2304.00.00Same rate: 35%

If defatted residues remain after oil extraction

Chapter notes exclude oilcake residues from heading 1202.

3101.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If treated as sowing fertilizer mix

Seed mixed with fertilizers shifts to Chapter 31 per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Enter under specific quota with proof of sowing end-use from U.S. buyer

Test for aflatoxin levels as required for agricultural seeds

Avoid bulk mixing with non-seed peanuts to prevent duty disputes

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Runner Peanut Seeds for Sowing

Ungerminated Runner peanut seeds (Arachis hypogaea), shelled and unroasted, specifically described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12 for peanut seed imports under quota provisions. These seeds are used for agricultural sowing to produce peanut crops. They fall under HTS 1202.30.40.00 due to their classification as peanut seed entered pursuant to U.S. quota regulations.

High-Oleic Runner Type Peanut Seeds

Shelled, unroasted high-oleic Runner peanut seeds for agricultural sowing, described in additional U.S. note 2 and entered under its quota. These genetically selected seeds produce oil-rich peanuts. Fits 1202.30.40.00 for regulated peanut seed imports.

Valencia Peanut Seeds for Planting

Shelled Valencia peanut seeds, not roasted or cooked, qualifying under additional U.S. note 2 provisions for controlled peanut seed imports. Intended for sowing in commercial peanut farming. Classified in 1202.30.40.00 as peanut seed pursuant to U.S. import quota.

Virginia Peanut Seed Kernels for Sowing

Cleaned and shelled Virginia peanut seed kernels, raw and unroasted, entered under U.S. additional note 2 provisions for peanut seeds. Used by farmers for planting high-oleic peanut varieties. HTS 1202.30.40.00 applies to quota-controlled peanut seeds.

Certified Organic Runner Peanut Seeds

Certified organic shelled Runner peanut seeds, unroasted, for sowing and entered under additional U.S. note 2 provisions. Grown without synthetic pesticides for organic farming. HTS 1202.30.40.00 covers these quota peanut seeds.

Large-Seeded Virginia Peanut Planting Seeds

Shelled large-seeded Virginia peanuts as raw seeds for planting, pursuant to U.S. additional note 2 quota. Ideal for commercial peanut cultivation. Falls under 1202.30.40.00 for shelled peanut seed.